Tequila & Mojito Flavoured Lager

Desperados Mojito

Desperados · South Africa · Gauteng (Heineken SA HQ)

Desperados Mojito is a tequila & mojito flavoured lager brewed by Desperados in Gauteng (Heineken SA HQ). It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.9% and contains approximately 198 kcal per 330 ml serving. Beer with mojito groove. Feels like a party a la playa. But you stay refreshed all the time. Genius.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)5.9%
Calories per 330 ml198 kcal
Calories per 100 ml60 kcal
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Tequila & Mojito Flavoured Lager beer

Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

How to serve Desperados Mojito

For the best experience, serve Desperados Mojito at 3–5 °C (well chilled) in a slender pilsner glass or a frosted mug. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the tequila & mojito flavoured lager style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with boerewors rolls, braai fare, fish and chips and salty snacks.

How strong is Desperados Mojito?

At 5.9% ABV, Desperados Mojito sits in the standard range for everyday drinking. A single serving delivers roughly the amount of pure alcohol shown below — useful for pacing yourself and staying under South Africa’s 0.05% blood-alcohol driving limit.

ServingPure alcohol
330 ml15 g
440 ml20 g

Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Desperados Mojito?+

Desperados Mojito has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.9%. It is brewed by Desperados in Gauteng (Heineken SA HQ).

How many calories are in Desperados Mojito?+

A standard 330 ml serving of Desperados Mojito contains approximately 198 kcal. That works out to about 60 kcal per 100 ml.

What style of beer is Desperados Mojito?+

Desperados Mojito is a Tequila & Mojito Flavoured Lager brewed by Desperados. Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

Who brews Desperados Mojito?+

Desperados Mojito is brewed by Desperados, based in Gauteng (Heineken SA HQ), South Africa.

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